Conveyor system having a frame adapted to receive a bearing

US6170645A · kind A · utility

Inventor

• Charles Mitchell · Loveland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 23, 1998
• Grant date: Jan 9, 2001
• Expiry date: Apr 23, 2018

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G23/44
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A conveyor system comprises a pulley provided with a bearing. The bearing includes an outer bearing race with an outer surface. The conveyor system further comprises a frame with a side plate having a top end defining a first cut-out. At least a portion of the outer surface of the outer bearing race is engaged with the first cut-out. The side plate also defines a second cut-out providing an opening into the first cut-out. The second cut-out facilitates insertion of the bearing into the first cut-out.